Spring 2015:

2 Days of Shibori & Indigo Dyeing
NC Museum of Art
April 25 & 26, 10am. – 4 pm.
See the museum’s page for more information and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Winter 2015:

Sekka means “Snowflake” in Shibori

Age: 16 yrs. and up. Snowflakes, cracked ice and plum are but a few motifs that speak of winter and the coming of spring. Participants will explore Sekka and Itajime shibori as well as aspects of nui to speak of these manifestations of the season. A supply fee of $20 will be due to the instructor of the start of class. (2 sessions) Pullen Arts Center (Raleigh, NC)- Course fee $80.00 #167987 Feb. 7-8 Sat. & Sun. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sign up begins December 2.

That being said, each participant should also dress appropriately for the occasion: clothing suitable for the dye studio, apron and dish washing type gloves.

Tools: small embroidery type scissors, embroidery needles, strong thread

Other supplies: The materials supplied in the course may not be adequate for one’s personal explorations, so bringing fabric from one’s personal “stash” is also encouraged.

For inspiration: examples of Sekka & Itajime can be viewed here.

Upcoming:
May: Pullen Arts Center, Raleigh, NC
July: Artspace (grades 7 – 10), Raleigh, NC
August: Florence Thomas Art Center, West Jefferson, NC